"A Rotten Log Is Never Board"

In this video clip, Lauren Hefferon, who heads up the Arlington Outings Club and the Arlington-based European bike touring company Ciclismo Classico, explains a bit of nature at Great Brook Farm State Park. Hiking, biking and cross-country skiing are fabulous on the well-maintained trails, where we found, it's even fun getting lost. And the ice cream shop is awesome, with inside seating and a viewing window into the milking barn. Call ahead to book a farm tour. 984 Lowell Street, Carlisle, MA 01476; 978 369-6312.

Organic Education

Strawberry picking with 3 kids last week at Land's Sake Farm was a great experience, and even though it was the day after their Strawberry Festival, we managed three quick pints. The farm stand offered a nice selection of early greens, shallots, jam & honey, and the promise of much more was growing nearby.

This 30-acre organic farm emphasizes education with camps like Green Power for middle schoolers going throughout the summer, programs for urban kids, and after-school and weekend educational offerings during the school year.

Boston Movie Tours

Video: BMT stop by the State House at Boston Common

From Amistad, Mystic River, and Good Will Hunting, to such classics as The Thomas Crown Affair and The Brinks Job, Boston is a favorite destination of film makers and actors. Catch a comfy bus with Boston Movie Tours and get a low-stress, fact-filled, behind-the-scenes tour of Boston and its legendary cinematic sites, plus tidbits about TV favorites like Cheers, Ally McBeal, The Practice, and Boston Legal. New information is added daily - contribute your own to the tour guide!